Written by TG Equipment Writer on Monday 20 July 2009
Stewart Cink’s dramatic victory in The Open Championship at Turnberry has given Nike two-in-a-row when it comes to major championship victories. In truth, that’s not all that unusual for Nike but previously it has been Tiger Woods bagging honour after honour instead of Cink following up fellow Nike player Lucas Glover’s surprise victory in the US Open. Cink’s victory means he is...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Friday 17 July 2009
Leading electric trolley manufacturer Powakaddy has announced that it has introduced a two-year warranty as standard across all its electric ranges. Earlier this year the company announced a two-year warranty on its flagship range the Freeway II but that has now been extended across the board at no additional cost. For more details visit: http://powakaddy.com/support/warranty-registration/...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Friday 17 July 2009
JDC Electronics has introduced a handy device for measuring wind speed on the golf course so golfers can analyse their yardages and shot shapes in windy conditions. The Skywatch Eole 1 Anemometer can measure any windspeed from 1mph and stronger. Obviously the device cannot be used in competitive rounds but is ideal for practice rounds and on the range. www.skyview.co.uk £62.00...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Friday 17 July 2009
Mizuno and Bettinardi Golf have announced that their exclusive partnership in putter manufacture will not be extended beyond 2009. The companies had enjoyed a successful spell in partnership following the debut of Mizuno Bettinardi putters in 2006. But now Bettinardi, led by founder Bob Bettinardi, will branch out on its own and start producing putters under the Bettinardi brand from Autumn this...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Thursday 16 July 2009
It was never going to be easy for Wilson to follow up and improve on its impressive Di7 irons but the new Di9 Distance irons promise to do just that. Wilson say the Di9 range is longer, straighter and more forgiving than its predecessor as well as being more fun to play. It features a low-profile wide sole for a lower centre of gravity...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Thursday 16 July 2009
Cleveland Golf is changing the face of better player irons with its new range of CG7 Tour irons. Traditionally better player irons have been thin slithers of forged steel shaped for ultimate workability and control, with perhaps a slight cavity cut out of the back for some added forgiveness. But Cleveland’s CG7 Tour irons are jam-packed with technology, including a micro cavity back and...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
Five-time Open champion Tom Watson believes that using ultra-forgiving big-headed drivers can make golfers sloppy. A change back to smaller-headed drivers was one of three ways that the American said he would change the current equipment. “If I were commissioner for a day or if I were commissioner for ten years, I would do three things; I would roll the golf ball...
Written by TG equipment writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
For golfers who like to know every square inch of a course Sureshot has just released a new handheld GPS which can store up to 100 courses at any one time. The Sureshot 8850 is correct to within +/- one yard thanks to hi-tech digital, calibrated maps and in-house “mappers” to ensure that all courses are 100% accurate. The 8850, distributed in the...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
In recognition of The Open Championship returning to Scotland this year todaysgolfer.co.uk has teamed up with one of Scotland’s most illustrious club manufacturers, John Letters, and leading golf discount retailer Direct Golf UK, to offer a fantastic competition prize. We are giving away a superb set of limited edition John Letters Pro F90 forged irons, released to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the...
Written by TG Equipment Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
When the heat is on, golf’s top players turn to Glenmuir, whose latest range of clothing is at the very cutting edge of design and performance While Europe’s 2008 Ryder Cup team may not have come back with the Samuel Ryder Trophy last year, at least they couldn’t blame their clothing for their unexpected defeat in Valhalla. Nick Faldo’s team was kitted...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 14 July 2009
TaylorMade irons have long been big hits with TG readers and staffers alike – the mix of quality and relatively sensible pricing make them a real winner. And the TaylorMade Burner 09 irons are no different. Priced at £549, these game improvement irons represent decent value, especially when considering the quality of the bats. In terms of tech-talk, the short, mid...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 14 July 2009
Some of you may think that Mizuno only make irons for better players – but the Mizuno MX-200 irons disproves this theory spectacularly! Featuring the Y-Tuned pad, the Mizuno MX-200 boasts all the forgiveness that you would expect from a classic game-improver iron, but also an impressive level of feel. Mizuno price the MX-200 irons at £75 per club, and to see...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 10 July 2009
Odyssey putters are among the best in the world – they are well-known for their quality and variety of shapes and sizes – and also for being a tad on the expensive side. But the latest Crimson Series can be in your bag for just £80! Yep, the new range features three Tour-inspired head shapes featuring Odyssey’s Crimson Stronomic insert. There is...
Friday 10 July 2009
The creator of the innovative range of Stewart Golf trolleys has received the ultimate ministerial endorsement after being invited to 10 Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Mark Stewart is the man behind the luxurious remote controlled trolleys such as the X3 and the F1 Lithium, which retails at a cool £2,500. And with UK celebrities such as Vernon Kay...
Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 10 July 2009
Puma doesn’t hold back when it comes to the design of its golf clothing ranges and the new Autum/Winter 2009 Golf Special Edition Collection is more black and white than ever before. In fact, the entire collection is based solely on a contrasting black and white colour palette, matte and shine finishes and some striking designs. Puma ambassador Geoff Ogilvy will be showcasing the new designs...
Written by TG equipment writer on Tuesday 7 July 2009
The tournament may not yet have started but Cobra can already boast a 1-2-3 at the Scottish Open with the top three players in the field using their clubs. While the Cobra brand has long been known as one of the best game-improvement manufacturers around, recent performances on tours across the world has also shown that it is right up with the best...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 July 2009
The Classic Premier shoe from ECCO just screams quality and class – and it’s now benefiting from a little update! As well as featuring the Four Dots logo, which can be seen on all ECCO’s 2009 range, the Classic Premier features a fusion of traditional styling and modern technology together with superbly finished leather uppers. A new dual-density, multi-coloured construction allows for...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 July 2009
ECCO are right at the top of the tree when it comes to golf shoes – and now they’ve launched the Ladies Casual Pitch Premier to add to their extensive range. The shoe showcases the new Four Dots logo concept which is part of the consistent design of the 2009 collection and is perfect for the female golfer who wants that...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
We’ve long been talking up the brilliance of custom-fitting in every department of your game – and Nick Dougherty’s recent victory helps illustrate that perfectly! The amiable Englishman stole the headlines with victory at the BMW International Open last week – just a fortnight after visiting Callaway’s putter lab where he made use of the state-of-the-art Science and Motion technology to...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
Last week was a good one for Rife putters with the brand claiming a win and a tie for second on the Champions Tour. Lonnie Nielson fired a sublime final round of 63 on his way to victory at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, with Rife putter users Fred Funk and Ronnie Black coming in equal runners-up spot. Making use of the famous Roll...